In this edition of the show, Morris and Inside the Hall editor Alex Bozich are joined by former Indiana forward Max Bielfeldt, who served as the color commentator for BTN on IU’s exhibition games. Among the topics discussed:

· Max’s recent work with BTN for IU’s exhibition games
· The biggest takeaways from IU’s wins over Hope and Bellarmine
· The growth of OG Anunoby
· Who Max sees taking the leadership role for the Hoosiers
· What Josh Newkirk can bring to IU
· Finding success on the road with a younger team
· Where Thomas Bryant has improved the most over the offseason
· First impressions of the freshman class and Freddie McSwain
· Are Robert Johnson and James Blackmon Jr. ready to lead the backcourt?
· Preparing for Kansas as opposed to other non-conference teams
· Spike Albrecht playing for Purdue
· Max’s recent trip to China for a 3-on-3 tournament

It’s good to hear Max’s comments on the team. I really have enjoyed him on and off the court. So glad Michigan didn’t want him.

TomJameson

Jerod & Alex, that was (as usual) a very good podcast, thank you. I truly enjoyed getting Max’s unique insight and perspective on the team and the players. I hope to hear him in broadcasting more & more.

Sarge, I agree with you about Max. It’s a great example of how one program and style of play can fit a player better than another. Obviously Max blossomed under at IU, and that’s what I think will happen for Josh Newkirk. I think Josh could have had 10 assists against Bellarmine if IU had been hitting their threes. At the end of the year, we’ll be really happy that we have Josh!